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Erica adopted a Labrador puppy named Jerry.
Jerry loved to run away whenever he could.
Jerry refused to go outside.
One day, Jerry was injured when he was hit by a car. Erica had a fence installed while he was in the veterinary hospital. Jerry loved playing in his new, safe yard.
One day, Jerry was injured when he was accidentally hit by a friend.Erica had a dedicated room built for him while he was in the veterinary hospital.Jerry loved playing in his new, safe room.
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Amanda saw an ad for the Annual Cooking Contest.
She decided to join and enter her apple pie recipe.
She tried to join and enter her grocery store's apple pie .
She went to the store and bought supplies. Amanda started making pies immediately when she got home. She entered her pie into the contest and won!
She went to the store to buy supplies.Amanda's trick about the grocery store's apple pie was discovered.She was eliminated from the contest.
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There was a dog named April.
April lived with her master in the country.
April lived with her master in a skyscraper.
One day her master was lying in a hammock. April decided to jump onto her master while in the hammock. It flipped over and both the dog and her master fell.
One day her master was lying in a hammock at the city park!April decided to jump onto her master while in the hammock.It flipped over and both the dog and her master fell.
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Jane was driving home from the grocery store.
It was rainy and dark.
She enjoyed driving when it was bright and sunny.
She hit a puddle and lost control of the car. It ran off the road and hit a tree. She made it out with injuries but is supposed to recover.
She saw a puddle and control of the car.It ran off the road and hit a tree.She made it out with injuries but is supposed to recover.
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Martha was cleaning some bottles.
She had to wash all of the little pieces, like the stoppers.
She had to wash all of the little pieces but ran out of soap.
Then, she put hot soapy water in the bottles. She used a brush to scrub the sides. Then, she rinsed it all.
Then, she put some hot water in the bottles.She used a brush to scrub the sides.Then, she rinsed it all.
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Stan and his friends went to the bowling alley on a busy night.
The alley worker told them it would be a 45 minute wait.
The alley worker told them it would be a 5 minute wait.
Stan reached into his pocket and then slammed a $20 bill down. The worker apologized then for the 15 minute wait. Stan repeated this process and the worker took them to a lane.
Stan reached into his pocket and then slammed a $20 bill down.The worker apologized then for the 5 minute wait.The worker took them to a lane.
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I play the piano.
And I practice for a piano recital every year.
I hate practicing it, though.
I practice until I've mastered the song. Then I invite family and friends to my recital. And I play my song for them.
My mom makes me practice until I've mastered the song.Then I invite family and friends to my recital.And I play my song for them.
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Bud and Ted were rivals on the same hockey team.
One day Ted got hurt with a puck and had to be hospitalized.
Bud hated Ted and was happy to learn he was hospitalized.
Bud decided to go visit Ted while he was recovering. At first the boys were quiet, but then they chatted. When Ted came back, they were the best of friends!
Bud decided to go visit Ted while he was recoveringAt first the boys were quiet but then Bud mocked Ted.When Ted came back he hated Bud even more.
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Dave had never been to the famous San Diego Comic Con.
One year, he decided he would save up some money for the convention.
His friend wanted to go but Dave thought it was silly and took his family to Disneyland instead.
After working a lot of overtime, he saved up enough money. Dave was able to spend the entire week in San Diego. He loved being able to attend the convention and plans to do it again.
After working a lot of overtime, he saved up enough money for Disneyland.Dave was able to spend the entire week at Disney.He loved being able to attend the cool kids park.
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Melody was cooking for the first time for her new husband.
Melody worked hard all day and followed the recipe.
Melody followed the recipe and managed to burn the pasta.
Melody served the meal to her new husband. He husband smiled and said it was the best meal he ever had. Melody tasted it and knew he was lying but smiled anyway.
Melody served the second meal she made to her new husband.He husband smiled and said it was the best meal he ever had.Melody tasted it and knew he was lying but smiled anyway.
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A deer ran in front of Tom's car one night.
Tom panicked.
Tom slowly stopped the car.
He swerved to avoid the deer. He hit a guardrail instead. Tom's car was badly damaged.
He nearly hit the deer with force.He lightly tapped the deer instead.Tom's car was slightly damaged.
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Daniel was very tired after work.
He decided to take a nap.
He decided to drink some coffee.
Later, Daniel woke up to birds chirping. He realized it was already morning the next day. Daniel was upset that he already had to go back to work.
Later Daniel woke up to birds chirpingHe realized it was he had fallen asleepDaniel was upset that he already had to go back to work
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She had finally broken it off with John.
He'd been controlling and sometimes violent.
He was cheating on her with his ex.
She heard the sirens before the cop car pulled up. They'd found her ex-boyfriend with a pair of binoculars in a tree. He said he'd only been watching birds.
She heard the car door before the cops pulled up.They'd found her ex-boyfriend with a pair of binoculars in a tree.He said he'd only been watching birds.
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Kevin was having a birthday party.
And he and his friends were playing in a bounce house.
And he and his friends were swimming in the pool.
But Kevin noticed that it was running out of air. Everyone panicked and tried to run outside. But Kevin was the last one out.
But Kevin noticed that it was time for presents and cake.Everyone was hungry and tried to run inside.But Kevin was the last one out.
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My youngest started to crawl today.
At first, she got up and fell right down.
She crawled all over the living room.
Then, I put an object out of her reach. She got up and tried to get it. She was successful in crawling and getting it.
Then, I put an object out of her reach.She got up and tried to get it.She was successful in crawling and getting it.
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The storm was coming to the small town.
Ned watched the weather report.
Ned did not watch the weather report.
They were calling for a huge amount of rain The storm arrived to the small town The storm left heavy damages
He had no idea they were calling for a huge amount of rainThe storm arrived to the small townThe storm left heavy damages
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Miranda was an extremely willful little girl.
Whenever her mother told her to practice the piano, she refused.
Whenever her mother told her to practice the violin, she refused.
One day her mother had an idea. She forbad Miranda from playing the piano ever again. From that day forward, Miranda practiced every day!
One day her mother had an idea.She forbad Miranda from playing the violin ever again.From that day forward, Miranda practiced every day!
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My in laws are having trouble.
Maria was evicted and moved in with her mom.
Maria was expelled from school.
Maria's sister Rosa owns the building. Rosa's husband thinks Maria is too noisy and wants her out. Nobody is talking to each other.
Maria's sister Rosa owns the building.Rosa's husband thinks Maria needed to move out because she was expelled from school.Nobody is talking to each other.
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One afternoon, I was rollerblading on a sidewalk in my neighborhood.
The sidewalk became steeply slanted and I began to speed up.
I raced someone and won.
The pace proved too much and I lost control. I veered off the sidewalk and onto a grassy hill and fell. The fall sent me into a canal and since then I haven't rollerbladed.
The pace proved too much and I lost control after the finish line.I veered off the sidewalk and onto a grassy hill and fell.The fall sent me into a canal and since then I haven't rollerbladed.
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Joyce was eating Indian food.
But she was getting bored of its mild spice.
But she hated its spice.
She asked for another dish that spicier. And Joyce eagerly awaited it. Unfortunately, she couldn't finish it without gulping tons of water.
She asked for another dish that was less spicy.And Joyce eagerly awaited it.Unfortunately, she still couldn't finish it without gulping tons of water.
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The handyman took his ladder to his van and threw it down.
He opened the van door and assessed the situation.
He did not open the van door because it was locked.
There was too much stuff in the van for the ladder to fit right. The hangman climbed in and began to reorganize. He was able to finally carve out enough space to fit the ladder in.
He unlocked it and saw too much stuff in the van for the ladder to fit right.The hangman climbed in and began to reorganize.He was able to finally carve out enough space to fit the ladder in.
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Tonight I decide to cook dinner early.
We had a big game and I wanted to make sure we had food.
We ate early and everyone loved it.
After the game everyone decide to go out for Dinner. I forgot all about the food I had made. When we got home it was cold and we couldn't eat it.
After the game everyone decided to go for a walk since we'd already eaten dinner.I forgot all about the food I had eaten.When we got home it was nice to relax and not worry about dinner.
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Patsy was petrified of taking her behind the wheel test.
She practiced parallel parking for hours, sure she'd fail that part.
She just knew something would go wrong but it didn't and she passed with flying colors.
The day of the test, Patsy could think of nothing else. She made it through without hitting a cone. She was so relieved she drove right through a stop sign.
The day of the test, Patsy could think of nothing else but failing.She made it through without hitting a cone.She was so relieved and she celebrated for passing!
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Jon hated dancing.
One day, his friends invited him to a rave.
His friends knew better than to invite him out.
Jon was unsure and felt it wasn't a good idea. However, his friends made him go. Jon ended up loving the rave.
Jon was unsure and felt it wasn't a good idea when they finally did ask him out.However, his friends made him go.Jon ended up loving the rave.
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Bob hated spiders.
His friends decided to pull a prank on bob.
He was afraid of them and his friends were sympathetic.
He arrived late at his house one day and sat down at his couch He felt something moving on his shoulder, it was a tarantula He jumped and then fainted from the shock
He arrived late at his house one day and sat down at his couch.He felt something moving on his shoulder, it was a tarantula.He jumped and then fainted from the shock.
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Molly was getting ready for her wedding.
She had just put her white dress on.
In an accident, the groom saw Molly and, being superstitious, she canceled the wedding.
Suddenly, a drink spilled and stained her dress pink. Luckily, her mom appeared. She had a handy cleaning spray that made the stain disappear.
Suddenly, a drink spilled and stained her dress pink.Luckily, her mom appeared and took the stain out with cleaning spray.Alas, the wedding was cancelled anyway.
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Jackson is tired of spending all day in his small apartment.
He decides to find something to do.
So, he invites his friends over so they can all do something.
He walks to the local pool hall and plays a few games. Jackson makes new friends while playing pool. He decides he will try to spend less time in his apartment alone.
They decide to go to the local pool hall and play a few games.They make new friends while playing pool.He decides he will try to spend less time in his apartment alone
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We took my niece out to Cinderella's royal table for breakfast.
She was so excited to meet Cinderella and the other princesses.
She was crying when she got to meet Cinderella and the other princesses.
There was Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel and Ariel. She was most excited to meet with Cinderella. She had a great breakfast and great time and we would do it again.
There was Aurora, Jasmine, Rapunzel and Ariel.She was not excited to meet with Cinderella.She had breakfast and didn't want to do it again.
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Ben was new at school and had no friends.
He had a hard time trying to meet people in class.
He always had trouble making friends.
Ben decided to join a club to meet people. Ben joined the chess club. He soon made a group of nice friends.
Ben decided to join a club to meet people.Ben joined the chess club.Finally he made a group of nice friends.
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Fred wanted to have a delicious dinner.
He wasn't sure what he should cook.
He knew what to cook.
Finally, he decided to fry some hot sausages. When they were finished, he ate them. He was happy to have had a delicious dinner.
He decided to fry some hot sausages.When they were finished, he ate them.He was happy to have had a delicious dinner.
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Gina's phone was lost.
She took a nap on the couch, so she looked there.
She found the phone under the couch cushion, she must have lost it during her nap.
She took all the cushions off the couch and found nothing. She pushed her hand deep into the crevices of the couch. After searching, she still had no phone.
The next time she lost her phone, she took all the cushions off the couch and found nothing.She pushed her hand deep into the crevices of the couch.After searching, she still had no phone.
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Lance and Eddie were at a movie store.
They were trying to pick a movie for the night.
They had the same favorite movie and picked it.
They were arguing over what type of movie to get. Finally, Eddie suggested that they just get both movies. Lance agreed and they finished up at the store.
They were arguing over what other movie to get.Finally, Eddie suggested that they just get all three movies.Lance agreed and they finished up at the store.
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Jan was typing an essay on her computer.
She walked away to get food.
She finished her essay before she decided to eat.
But when she came back, she noticed that her computer restarted. She realized that an update forced her computer to restart. And the essay that she had been working on for hours did not save.
But when finally went to eat and came back, she noticed that her computer restarted..She realized that an update forced her computer to restart.And the essay that she had finished after many hours did not save.
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Morgan was at work.
There was a contest to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar.
There was a fire evacuation at work.
Morgan entered just for fun. Her answer was actually the closest, and she won! She was given a ton of cool candy bars and treats.
Morgan was running outside just for fun.Her presence was actually needed, so she helped.She was given a ton of of praise and congratulations.
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The ornithologist picked up the dead bird delicately.
Clipped to one of its toes was a note.
He saw the bird's toes were broken.
He shuddered with anticipation at the confirmation of the conspiracy. Reading the note, he discarded it with a dismissive toss. From then on, he violated the pigeonhole principle by sheer will.
He shuddered with anticipation at the confirmation of the injury.Examining the bird, he discarded it with a dismissive toss.From then on, he violated the pigeonhole principle by sheer will.
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A man went into his yard with a chainsaw in hand.
He found a might oak and began to cut.
He found a small branch and began to cut.
The saw struggled to make it through the massive trunk. The man pushed hard and the tree fell. He was almost amazed by the roundness of the resulting stump.
The saw went right through the branch and into the massive trunk.The man pushed hard and continued cutting through the tree.He was almost amazed by the roundness of the resulting stump.
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Mary wanted her mom to stop smoking.
She left anti-smoking pamphlets around the house.
She left anti-smoking pamphlets which convinced her mom to stop.
She drew pictures of diseased lungs. She even bought her mom a pack of nicotine gum. Unfortunately, her mom kept smoking.
She drew pictures of diseased lungs.She even bought her mom a pack of nicotine gum.Fortunately, her mom quit smoking.
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Max was on his school bus.
He was starting to notice a weird smell.
He was starting to notice a pleasant smell.
Other kids on the bus started noticing it as well. Soon everyone was trying to figure out the source of the smell. Then they discovered some old food left under a seat.
Other kids on the school bus started noticing it as well.Soon everybody was trying to figure out the source of the smell.Then they discovered a bottle of perfume spilling on the floor.
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A bully named Val wanted to fight Ali.
Val waited for Ali near her bike.
Ali kept her big brother nearby to protect her.
Ali tried to get on her bike and leave. Val pushed her and began yelling at her. Ali sat on the ground stunned and unsure what to do.
They tried to stay away from Val.Val found Ali and pushed her and began yelling at her.Ali sat on the ground stunned and her brother pushed Val back.
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Mark was laying in his bed asleep.
Suddenly, he woke up with his heart pounding.
Suddenly, he woke up but everything was perfectly calm.
He had just had a really scary dream. For almost an hour, he was too unsettled to get to sleep. Luckily, he was able to drift back to sleep eventually.
He realized he had just had a really scary dream.For almost an hour, he was too unsettled to get back to sleep.Luckily, he was able to drift back to sleep eventually.
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A consultant to my company lived in Atlanta.
Our company is in Boston.
Our company is in Seattle.
She kept posting romantic Facebook posts about a Boston Boy. I found out she was having an affair with one of my coworkers. Last week the coworker's wife found out and hit the roof.
She kept posting romantic Facebook posts about an Atlanta Boy.I found out she was having an affair with one of her coworkers.Last week the coworker's wife found out and hit the roof.
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Michael is a Penguin researcher.
One day Michael got lost in the wasteland.
One day Michael got back to camp from a long day.
While he was lost he encountered a rare penguin. Michael only wished he had his camera. He used his GPS to find his way back to base.
He lost track of time when he encountered a rare penguin.Michael only wished he had his camera.Disappointed, he had to find his way back to base.
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We live in a city neighborhood.
One day a neighbor started raising chickens in his yard.
One day a neighbor started raising puppies in his yard.
We were amused, but did nothing. Another neighbor complained to the police. The neighbor had to get rid of the chickens.
We were amused, but did nothing.Another neighbor complained to the police.The neighbor had to get rid of the puppies.
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Seamus wanted to become a hairdresser.
Seamus applied to beauty school.
Seamus applied for a job at a salon.
Seamus was rejected. Seamus applied for a job at an actual salon. He got the job.
Seamus was rejectedSeamus applied to beauty schoolHe was accepted.
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Annie was walking home from school with friends.
They were running past a canal when Annie slipped.
Annie forgot something and return to the school.
She fell into the water. All of her friends helped to pull her out. Annie was soaking wet and had to go home to change.
On her way back she fell into a canal.All of her friends helped to pull her out.Annie was soaking wet and had to go home to change.
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Eugena was a mean girl who liked to cheat on tests.
One day she tried to cheat from Carrie in math.
One day she decided to not cheat anymore.
Carrie covered her paper so Eugena couldn't see it. That made Eugena furious! Carrie went home with a black eye but Eugena failed the test.
Carrie covered her paper so Eugena couldn't see it.That accusation made Eugena upset!Carrie went home after a talk with Eugena and Eugena passed the test.
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In 2013 I visited the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
I went with my friend Jack and two of his friends.
I went there all by myself.
We spent two hours looking at the artwork. Then we ate at the cafe. I had not gone to the Gardner in Years and was glad to visit.
I spent two hours looking at the artwork.Then I ate at the cafe.I had not gone to the Gardner in Years and was glad to visit.
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Georgina realized no one was in the house.
She laid down on her bed and took off her pants.
She decided to dance in her underwear.
She turned on some sexy music. Georgina slid her hand down her panties. Then she fell asleep because she was too exhausted from work.
She turned on some sexy music.Georgina slid her hand down pantiesThen she fell asleep because she was too exhausted from dancing.
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Lulu and the girls were having a trip in Montana.
They were chilling in the living room.
They were flying there now.
To their surprise they saw a bear. The girls screamed. However the bear was simply their friend in a costume.
To their surprise they saw a bear as they were landing.The girls screamed.However the bear was simply walking back to the woods.
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Janet tripped during her physical education class.
However, she decided to continue jogging.
She kept running and ignored the pain.
After she stopped, the teacher called her. He asked if she noticed her leg. When she looked down, it was bleeding.
After she stopped, the teacher called her.He asked if she noticed her leg.When she looked down, it was bleeding.
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Emily had her very first job as a babysitter.
She arrived at the home of the children and got to know the family.
She arrived at the home and was promptly fired by the family.
The parents left and she fed the children dinner. They played the rest of the night until bedtime. When the parents got home, they paid her.
Emily left and the parents fed the children dinner.She found out that they played the rest of the night until bedtime.When Emily got home, her mom consoled her.
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Tom wanted to play video games all day but he had school.
He decided to pretend he was sick so he didn't have to go.
He sucked it up and went anyways.
Tom got to play video games for three days. He went back to school and was swarmed with make-up work. Tom realized his decision wasn't really worth it after all.
He played video games after school.He was all caught up on his homework.Tom realized he did the right thing about going to school.
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I had enough of yard work and decided to go fishing.
I packed my boat and hauled it to the lake.
I packed my fly fishing gear and waders and headed to the river.
Backing into the water, I notice my brakes were soft. The car wouldn't stop and ran down into the pond. A quick-thinking fisherman caught it with his tow strap.
I set up on the edge of the grass.Tossed my rod in the water and waited for a bite.I was able to catch a fish.
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Michelle always wanted a dog.
As a child she would beg her parents for a puppy.
She asked her parents for a kitten instead.
They always said no because her brother was allergic to animals. She never stopped asking and she never got a dog. When she was 19 she moved out on her own and bought a dog.
They always said no because her brother was allergic to animals.She never stopped asking and she never got a kitten too.When she was 19 she moved out on her own and bought a dog and a kitten.
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Molly studied all night for her exam next week.
Her friends asked her to go to a party the night before the exam.
Her friends asked her to go to a party the night before, but she declines.
She said yes, and was out partying all night. She overslept her alarm the next day, and missed the exam. Molly says she will never party again in college.
Had she said yes, she would have been out partying all night.She woke up to her alarm the next day, and was on time for the exam.Molly says she will always make school her priority in college.
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Evan was ready to buy himself a bicycle.
He went to the store and looked around.
He went to the store but forgot his money.
Then he selected the bike he liked best. He took it up to the counter and paid for it. Then he rode it home!
Then he selected the bike he liked best.He took it up to the counter and asked them to reserve it while he went to get his money from his car.Then he strapped the bike to the back of his car and drove home.
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Nancy wanted to see a movie, but she had no one to go with.
She had asked all of her friends, so she decided to just go alone.
She decided to just stream one instead.
At first she was uncomfortable, sitting amongst the crowd on her own. As the movie went on, she soon forgot everything that bothered her. Nancy was happy to learn, going alone wasn't so bad after all!
At first she couldn't find anything but then she found one.As the movie went on she started enjoying the movie.Nancy was happy that she had decided to stay home.
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Jane was tired of cleaning up needles from Christmas trees.
She chose an artificial tree for the holiday season.
She chose to not use a tree this holiday season.
Jane thought the tree looked as good as the real thing. But every day, the tree seemed more fake to Jane. Jane took the tree apart and put it in a box in the closet.
She went with a fake one and she thought it looked like the real deal.But every day, the tree seemed more fake to Jane.Jane took the tree apart and put it in a box in the closet.
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Ann left the house, nervous for her first day at a new school.
The principal greeted Ann and led her to her new class.
Ann was upset that her new classmates were rude to her.
The teacher smiled and showed Ann where to sit. The girl in front of Ann turned around and smiled. Ann was surprised to feel at home in her new classroom.
The teacher smiled and showed Ann where to sit.The girl in front of Ann turned around and kept being rude.Ann was surprised to feel at home in her new classroom after a week though.
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My wife got my son-in-law in the Christmas grab.
He is hard to buy for.
He is easy to buy for because he likes sports.
He doesn't like sports. I found out he loves steak. She got him a package of Omaha steaks.
He doesn't like art though.I found out he loves steak.She got him a package of Omaha steaks.
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Tim became a director.
He loved yelling the word action.
He loved running the museum.
Until one day the actors did not want to act anymore. He decided to give them all raises. Then everyone was happy.
Until one day the actors in the museum's play did not want to act anymore.He decided to give them all raises.Then everyone was happy.
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Bill decided he wanted a new puppy.
His father gave him a goldfish instead.
His father gave him a puppy.
Bill worked hard to take care of the fish. He fed and cared for it daily. Eventually, Bill's father rewarded his hard work with a cute puppy.
Bill worked hard to take care of the puppy.He fed and cared for it dailyBill's father was happy his son had worked so hard with the puppy
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Earl was on a diet.
So he had to give up sugary drinks.
He cheated by drinking sugary drinks.
He bought unsweetened almond milk at his grocery store. But he thought it tasted like water. He bought the vanilla unsweetened version next time and loved it.
He bought unsweetened almond milk at his grocery store.But he thought it tasted like water.He kept drinking the sugary drinks.
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One day Tammy decided to take her dog on a walk.
She had never done that before, so she didn't use a leash.
She always used a leash.
As they were walking, her dog got excited and ran away. It took Tammy two hours to finally find her dog. Now whenever she walks her dog, she makes sure to use a leash.
As they were walking, her dog used to walk by her side but it ran.It took Tammy three hours to finally find her dog.Now whenever she walks her dog, she makes sure she will obey her.
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Amy, Kim, and Lynn were watching the 1st Hunger Games movie.
She had already seen it before.
She hadn't seen it yet.
But she was still sad when beloved characters dies. She sat in the room, embarrassed to be crying at a movie. Until she saw the other girls were crying as well.
She was sad when some of the characters died.She sat in the room, embarrassed to be crying at a movieUntil she saw the other girls were crying as well
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Emily was at the skating rink with her friends.
All of her friends took off skating but she couldn't move.
All of her friends took off skating and she joined them.
She realized that something was stuck on her break. She went to the attendants and asked for help. Soon she had a working pair of skates.
She realized that something was stuck on her skate.She went to the attendants and asked for help.Soon she had a working pair of skates.
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We saw the Super Bowl in 2015.
We are Bostonians and rooted for the Patriots.
We are Washingtonians and rooted for the Seahawks.
In the final seconds I was looking at the floor depressed. I was shocked and happy when my wife said the Patriots intercepted. It was a great moment in Boston sports.
In the final seconds I was looking at the floor depressed.I was shocked and happy when my wife said the Seahawks intercepted.It was a great moment in Washington sports.
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I attempted to buckle my seatbelt on the roller coaster.
The seat belt did not fit properly.
It didnt work and the ride was delayed.
I felt scared as the ride started. I raised out of my seat on the first hill. I was glad when the ride stopped.
I felt nervous about my safety as the ride got delayed.I raised out of my seat on the first chance I got.I was glad that the ride stopped.
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Jake grew up poor.
When he was in his 20s he saved up for a new suit.
When he was in his 20s his grandfather bought him a new suit.
It took him a while. Eventually he got one. He felt a sense of achievement and gained confidence.
It took him a while to feel worthy enough to wear it.Eventually he got it tailored.He felt a sense of achievement and gained confidence.
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Tammy was getting a manicure.
In the middle of it she had to sneeze.
Then the manicurist had to cough.
She jerked her head violently by accident. The lady doing her nails got hit in the head. Tammy apologized and tipped extra.
She jerked her head violently by accident.The lady doing her nails said sorry.Tammy felt awkward.
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Ivan wanted to see if he could get enough helium balloons to fly.
The first store he went to had 500 balloons on sale for $400.
The only store he went to had 1 balloon for sale for $1.
He picked out a couple different colors and started filling them. Ivan tied the balloons to himself and said farewell to the earth. Even though he only made it 3' off the ground, he felt free.
He bought the one balloon.Ivan tied the balloon to himself and said farewell to the earth.Though, he never made it off the ground.
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Ana wanted a new puppy.
So on Saturday we went to the pet store for an adoption event.
She went to the pet store but came home empty handed.
Ana saw a small Rat Terrier that she asked to hold. Ana's heart melted as the puppy snuggled her. We bought the puppy home with us.
Ana saw a small Rat Terrier that she asked to hold to the next week at the shelter.Ana's heart melted as the puppy snuggled her.We bought the puppy home with us.
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Sam went into his backyard to dig a hole for a bird bath.
He was halfway done with the hole when he hit something.
He was halfway done with the hole when he had to stop and go to work.
Sam used his hands to dig around the obstruction. He unearthed a wooden chest. He opened the chest and found some old photos and a note.
Sam used his hands to dig the next day.He unearthed a wooden chest.He opened the chest and found some old photos and a note.
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As a kid we didn't go trick or treating.
We would visit my grandma and she would load us up with candy.
We were allergic to candy.
There would be so much candy that I could never eat all of it. Now that I am an adult she no longer passes out candy bags. Every year I go out and buy a bunch of candy for myself.
So we passed out candy to the neighbor kids.Now that I am an adult, I'm not allergic anymore.Every year I go out and buy a bunch of candy for myself.
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Steven was tired of playing the same video game every day.
He asked his mom for money for a new game, but she said no!
He went to the store and buys a new game.
He decides to earn money himself and gets a job at a store. He works for two weeks and finally gets his paycheck. The money on his check was enough for Steven to buy two video games!
He decides to start earning money himself so he can pay for other new games in the future.He works for two weeks and finally gets his paycheck.The money on his check was enough for Steven to buy two video games!
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Tommy's father is a famous basketball player.
Tommy wants to be good at basketball too.
Tommy wants to do well in school.
Tommy practices everyday after school. Tommy becomes very good at basketball. Tommy and his dad now play basketball all the time.
Tommy studies everyday after school.Tommy becomes very good at math.Tommy's dad is sad he doesn't play basketball all the time.
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I drove to the gym today.
I went to the front desk to check in.
I passed the front desk and skipped checking in.
The front desk clerk assigned me a locker. I put my coat and keys in the gym locker. I walked into the weightlifting room.
The front desk clerk chased after me.I put my coat and keys in the gym locker.I walked into the weightlifting room.
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Barbara's daughter had been throwing up all night.
Barbara stayed up all night watching her.
Barbara didn't know because she was throwing up, too.
Eventually her daughter felt better in the morning. Barbara called in the school to tell them her daughter was sick. Barbara took the day off from work to take care of her daughter.
Eventually her daughter told her in the morning.Barbara called in the school to tell them her daughter was sick.Barbara took the day off from work to take care of her daughter.
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I was watching tv one day.
Suddenly, the power in my house shut off.
The TV suddenly caught on fire.
I got up and called the electric company. I forgot to pay the bill, so i hurriedly paid them. After paying them, my power turned back on.
I got up and called the fire company.I forgot to buy a extinguisher.After the fire was put out I bought a new TV.
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Sharon was going to graduate in a few weeks, and was very nervous.
She had passing grades in all of her classes but one, Calculus.
She had passing grades in all of her classes already.
Sharon was determined to graduate with a perfect grade point average. She studied so hard in Calculus that her other grades began to suffer. Sharon managed to pass her math class, but ended up failing English!
Sharon was determined to graduate with a perfect grade point average.She studied so hard that her grades began to suffer.Sharon managed to pass most of her classes, but ended up failing English!
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Abelina wasn't sure if she wanted to do anything this weekend.
Her best friend called her Saturday night.
Her best friend was recovering from surgery and Abelina was at her house tending to her friend.
She asked Abelina to take a trip to New York City. Abelina thought it was a great idea. They had an amazing time in the city.
She asked Abelina to take a trip to New York City when she got better.Abelina thought it was a great idea.They had an amazing time in the city when the friend recovered.
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It was Tim's birthday.
He couldn't wait to see his presents.
He did not receive any present.
He got a new shirt. He got a new hat. His favorite gift was the radio that made him jump for joy!
He got a new shirt for himself though.He got a new hat for himself too.His favorite gift was the radio that made him jump for joy!
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Jane was at the beach with friends.
She wasn't a very good swimmer.
She was an excellent swimmer.
They had all been drinking. Jane's friends convinced her to try to swim in the deep area. Jane politely declined and used being drunk as an excuse.
They had all been drinking.Jane's friends tried to convince her to swim in the deep area.Jane politely declined and used being drunk as an excuse.
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Tina couldn't stop whining about becoming broke.
She tried calling her boyfriend, but he wouldn't respond.
She tried calling my mom, but she wouldn't respond.
However, my mom called Tina to go see her. She gave Tina an envelope. When the envelope was opened, several hundred dollars appeared.
However, my mom was on her way to see Tina.She gave Tina an envelope.When the envelope was opened, several hundred dollars appeared.
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Stan went with his class to the zoo.
He saw some kids teasing a monkey.
He saw some kids teasing a zebra.
Stan told them to stop it. The kids turned and started teasing Stan. Stan looked at the monkey and felt sad for both of them.
Stan told them to stop it.The kids turned and started teasing Stan.Stan looked at the zebra and felt sad for both of them.
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Mike went to the mall with his mom today.
Without telling her, he walked away from her and into a toy store.
Without letting go of her hand, he walked with her into a toy store.
Inside the toy store Mike realized his mom was no longer with him. Mike went back out and found a police officer. The officer called for Mike's mom, and they were reunited.
Inside the toy store Mike got very excited.Mike went back and fort looking at each toy with his mom holding his hand.They were not separated while they were inside the toy store.
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Jared spent all day comforting his friend.
He said that wanted to be with her.
Jared's friend Tom was upset because he broke up with his girlfriend.
However, she told him that she needed time to cope with her breakup. The next day, he ran into friend again. She was in the arms of her ex-boyfriend.
However, he told him that he just needed time to cope with the breakup.The next day, he ran into friend again.He was in the arms of a new girl.
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I bought a kiwi from the farmer's market.
Alas, it was rotten.
Gratefully, it was in perfect condition.
I demanded a refund but the farmer refused. I decided to punch him. Thus, the police arrested me.
I went home satisfied.I gave it to my grand mother.She likes the kiwi.
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There was a boy who played out in the mud.
His mom called him inside and told him to clean up.
His mom let him have fun and allowed him to get dirty.
She had dinner ready and wanted to eat. He went upstairs and washed off. She was glad he cleaned up because his grandparents were in town.
She had dinner ready and wanted to eat.He went upstairs and washed off.She was glad he cleaned up because his grandparents were in town.
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I had a meeting with a client today.
I arrived at his office.
I arrived at his office and he said he had already set up a deal with another company.
We went over the numbers. The client was happy. He signed the contract and I made the sale.
I assured him we could go over the numbers.The client was happy with his decisionHe signed the contract with our competitor and I lost a client.
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I lost my best shirt and was sad.
My girlfriend got tired of my just moping around.
My girlfriend was happy I was moping around.
She grabbed me by the arm and took me into the basement. She stood me by the furnace and faced me toward the wall rack. And there it was, my shirt in all its glory.
She grabbed me by the arm and took me into the basement.She stood me by the furnace and faced me toward the wall rack.And there it was, my shirt in all its glory.
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Gina called her friend Tami on the phone.
Her mother answered and gave Tami the phone.
Her mother answered and said Tami was out.
Tami sounded like she was in a good mood when she answered. But when she heard Gina's voice, her mood changed. Gina began to realize Tami was no longer her friend.
Tami sounded like she was in a good mood when she finally got in touch with Gina.But when she heard Gina's voice, her mood changed.Gina began to realize Tami was no longer her friend.
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A troupe of Vikings entered the Target through the sliding glass door.
They were wielding bladed weapons and covered in furs.
They were wielding flyers for the play and covered in furs.
The shoppers let loose a collective scream and ran. The Vikings, merely actors in a play, gracefully beckoned a cashier. She was happy to show them to the aisle with fruit punch and soda.
The shoppers let loose a collective scream and ran.The Vikings, merely actors in a play, gracefully beckoned a cashier.She was happy to show them to the aisle with fruit punch and soda.
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A man was friends with a judge.
The man drove his car drunk and got arrested.
The man got arrested for drunk driving and he knew his friend would help him.
The man saw the his friend the judge the next day. The judge passed a harsh sentence on the man. The man learned his lesson.
The man saw the his friend the judge the next day.The judge passed a lenient sentence on the man.The man didn't learn his lesson.
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Paul was a basketball player who got cut from the varsity team.
He worked hard every day, never giving up faith.
He decided to try golf and really liked it.
The next year, he tried out again and was the last player to make it. In his final season, Pau developed into the star player. He is now playing collegiate basketball all because he never gave up.
The next year, he tried out again for basketball and was the last player to make it.In his final season, Pau developed into the star player.He is now playing collegiate basketball all because he never gave up.
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Steve woke up in the middle of the night in a panic.
There was a loud crack in the distance.
The night was eerily quiet.
He could hear pellets of rain slamming into his roof. Hurriedly, Steve rushed to the TV and turned on the weather channel. He breathed a sigh of relief as he saw the hurricane would end soon.
He had had a bad dream.Steve went back to bed.He breathed a sigh of relief as he gently fell asleep.
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Jordyn and Jackie are best friends.
They have known each other since the 3rd grade.
They just met last week.
They know everything about each other. Last spring they were in each other's wedding. Their children are now best friends.
They seem to know everything about each other.The other day, they were in each other's wedding.Their children are now best friends.
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Lucy was gardening with her grandma.
She spotted a watermelon in the corner.
She spotted an apple in the corner.
Lonely for a friend she named the watermelon Mel. She put stickers on the melon for eyes and a nose. That night the rain washed her friends face away.
Hungrily, she ate the apple.She put peanut butter on it.That night, she had another apple.
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Tim was very judgmental.
He always talked about people's clothes.
He always talked about people's looks behind their back.
If the clothes looked bad, he laughed. One day someone made fun of Tim's clothes. Tim was never judgmental again.
If their appearance looked bad, he laughed.One day someone made fun of Tim's appearance.Tim was never judgmental again.
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My dog, Annabelle, was looking a bit shaggy.
I decided I would give her a haircut.
I decided not to give her a haircut.
I plugged in the clippers, but they wouldn't seem to work. I tried a different outlet, but to no avail. Unfortunately, I had to finish the entire haircut using scissors.
A week later though, I plugged in the clippers, but they wouldn't seem to work.I tried a different outlet, but to no avail.Unfortunately, I had to finish the entire haircut using scissors.